Jack Reed
Democratic · RI · U.S. Senator for Rhode Island
Jack Reed served in the United States Army on active duty from 1971 to 1979 and in the Army Reserve until 1991, reaching the rank of Major with the 82nd Airborne.
Where Jack Reed stands, based on their records
Supports
Anti-Corruption (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record), Civil Rights (1 record),
Track record
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
On July 20, 2026, co-introduced S.5018, the Disaster Relief Fairness Act, a bill targeting politicized disaster-assistance decisions by requiring relief when FEMA’s established criteria are met.
July 20, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: reed.senate.gov · researched August 21, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
On July 20, 2026, co-introduced S.5018, the Disaster Relief Fairness Act, a bill targeting politicized disaster-assistance decisions by requiring relief when FEMA’s established criteria are met.
July 20, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: reed.senate.gov · researched August 21, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Reed voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, codifying federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages, when the U.S. Senate passed it on November 29, 2022.
November 29, 2022Supports Civil Rights
Source: en.wikipedia.org · researched July 15, 2026
Track record — Peaceful Foreign Policy
Peaceful Foreign Policy · 1 support
Reed was one of only 23 U.S. senators to vote against the October 2002 joint resolution authorizing military force against Iraq.
October 11, 2002Supports Peaceful Foreign Policy
Source: en.wikipedia.org · researched July 15, 2026
Past race Jack Reed ran in:
- United States Senator · September 9, 2026 · Rhode Island · incumbent
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.